Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is seeking a full-time academic clinical microbiologist to provide leadership in molecular microbiology. The successful applicant will provide professional expertise for a large academic laboratory program serving the Central South Region of Ontario. HRLMP is a regional laboratory program jointly administered by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. The position will have a concurrent academic appointment at an appropriate rank in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University.

**About This Role**:
The academic responsibilities of a faculty member include providing teaching within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels, with particular responsibilities in the postgraduate training programs in Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, and General Pathology. McMaster University is home to the DeGroote Institute for Infectious Diseases Research, Global Nexus, the Mucosal Immunity Research Centre, and the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact and offers many opportunities for collaborative and independent research.

About the HRLMP and Hamilton

The HRLMP encompasses four acute care hospital sites and includes laboratories at Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. It serves a catchment of approximately 2.5 million people. Microbiology services are provided at two sites: Bacteriology and Mycology at the Hamilton General Site, Hamilton Health Sciences; and Virology and Molecular Microbiology at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

Hamilton is the fifth largest city in Canada, with a diversified economy, a multicultural population, an active arts and culture scene, breathtaking natural beauty, and safe and welcoming neighborhoods. We believe HRLMP is a great place to work - and Hamilton is a great place to call home.

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

How to Apply

All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University careers site. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

**Please address your letter of interest to**: Dr. Marek Smieja, Discipline Director, Microbiology

c/o Ms. Grace Kiers

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program

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